Non-Discriminatory Policy

UAPB is committed to providing an environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community and that is free from harassment and discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Such an environment is necessary to a healthy learning, working, and living atmosphere because discrimination and harassment undermine human dignity and the positive connection among all people at our University. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, and retaliation will be addressed consistent with this policy.

Sexual Harassment

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff opposes all forms of sexual harassment, whether subtle or direct, and is committed to prompt and through investigations, in a fair and impartial manner, of all complaints from it students or employees. The Office of Affirmative Action is responsible for investigating employee sexual harassment complaints.

Sexual Assault

It is the policy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to prohibit sexual assault and to prevent sex offenses committed against students, employees, visitors to the campus, and other persons who use University facilities.

Sexual assault is an extreme form of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment and Unlawful discrimination is prohibited by University policy and is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Americans With Disabilities (ADA)

The Office of Affirmative Action provides information relating to accommodations under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and monitors ADA accommodations for faculty and staff. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff , is committed to a policy of ensuring that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in University programs or activities due to his or her disability.